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Keynsham library - which is currently in temporary accommodation - was also forced to close today after a roof leak.

A police spokesman said: “We are warning motorists to take particular care as they travel today following heavy rainfall in the area.

There have been reports of spray and surface water across Avon and Somerset. Please allow extra time for your journey and consider if you really need to travel this morning. If you do, motorists are reminded to avoid going through deep water – a small number of motorists have already become stranded in their vehicles.”

Bath and North East Somerset Council said other roads were passable with care and its staff were out in force this morning.

The council also said it is working with the landlord of the building to enable the library to reopen as soon as possible.